We have noticed that in Thriller films the shot composition is very important as it can add mystery to certain characters or objects. Mystery is a key theme of thriller films as it keeps the audience guessing and on the edge of their seats. In the film The Usual Suspects, we had an example of shot composition which does not reveal the murderers face, this adds to the mystery around this character as it would spoil the film if we knew who he was.
Focus
The use of Focus as a camera technique is important and significant in a Thriller as it can add to the mystery of a certain scene. Here we see in the Da Vinci Code the use of lack of focus has hidden the identity of the villain chasing the character, this adds to the intensity of the scene as we dont know who he is and what he is doing.
Close - Up
The camera technique of close ups and using zoom is used commonly in Thriller films. Byshowing a close up of a person, object or place can add to the mystery or creepiness which is a common effect which film makerks try to achieve when filming a Thriller. The audience wonders what the significance of this "thing" is and it can be linked into later on in the film. Here we see in Se7en a close up of a person slicing the tips off their fingertips. This is creepy and the audience wonders why is he doing this. Villains are a big part of Thrillers and you can use close ups to add to the mystery of a baddie.
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